Cruise Tips

Jan 20, 2010

Is Cruising the Most Relaxing Holiday?

Jan 20, 2010 | By cooltravelzone | Category: Cruise Tips

By Rakesh Gaikwad
Cruising is a favorite vacation choice for many people who enjoy water, sun, and foreign locations. The typical cruise pictured by most of us is one to tropical locales. But cruise packages are far more diverse than just the typical Caribbean voyage. You can cruise through Alaska, go to Europe, or take a [...]


Jan 19, 2010

Choosing the Best Cruise For the Whole Family

Jan 19, 2010 | By cooltravelzone | Category: Cruise Tips

By John Mcgough
Kids are very excited when cruising season is just around the corner. However parents are faced with over 60 cruising lines and are left with a question: which is the best for my kids?
Age of your children will have to be considered as well as their take taste when it comes to cruise’s [...]


Jan 19, 2010

Kids on the Cruise

Jan 19, 2010 | By cooltravelzone | Category: Cruise Tips

By John Mcgough
When it comes to taking kids along for vacations, there are not many choices because there are very activities which you and your kids enjoy equally. Activities designed specially for kids might not make a long vacation and you will have to do a mix and match job of involving kids in some [...]


Jan 19, 2010

Traveling With Kids on Cruises

Jan 19, 2010 | By cooltravelzone | Category: Cruise Tips

By John Mcgough
Traveling on cruises is always interesting and fascinating, as it represents the sheer lavishness and pleasure voyage. But when it comes to traveling with kids on the cruise liners, the situation becomes bit dicey. Kids are always notorious and hence there are lot many things which are required to consider while taking kids [...]


Jan 19, 2010

Cruise With Kids

Jan 19, 2010 | By cooltravelzone | Category: Cruise Tips

By John Mcgough
Cruising companies are going well in this last decade. There are many cruises which cater services to all strata of society, right from working class till rich and “well to do” people. One should surely have this experience with kids.
Generally cruises have the specified charges. Many a times, the 3rd and 4th guest [...]


Jan 19, 2010

Family Cruise Deals Will Give You the Freedom You Desire

Jan 19, 2010 | By cooltravelzone | Category: Cruise Tips

By John Mcgough
Have you been working late nights? Are you like one of those mothers, who are working day and night to earn for her children? Don’t you feel it is time you and your kids to enjoy together, to bond, to play and smile together? What you need is change of scenario or venue, [...]


Jan 19, 2010

Family Cruise Deals – The Perfect Gateway

Jan 19, 2010 | By cooltravelzone | Category: Cruise Tips

By John Mcgough
The cruising companies have been getting more and more aggressive these days in attracting customers, a fact that is sure to make you titillate yourself. In order to withstand the competition, they are either slashing rates, or increasing the facilities available on board or both. The quality of entertainment is high on board.
The [...]


Jan 19, 2010

Cruise For the Kids

Jan 19, 2010 | By cooltravelzone | Category: Cruise Tips

By John Mcgough
The kids automatically know when the cruising season is about to come, and can be seen apparently from their expressions and reactions. However as parents one often wonders which cruise is best for the kids? Of course you would want to cruise where the safety is met, where kids can have fun. The [...]


Jan 19, 2010

How to Find a Perfect Cruise For Family

Jan 19, 2010 | By cooltravelzone | Category: Cruise Tips

By John Mcgough
Going for a cruise with family is something special with respect to family bonding. The cruises today are also arranged in such a way that they would cater the family member and especially the kids of all the ages. There are different kinds of activities and education programs which can develop interest in [...]


Dec 17, 2009

Essential and Good Information for First Time Cruisers

Dec 17, 2009 | By cooltravelzone | Category: Cruise Tips

By Ryan Round
Cruising: What you’ll need to know but not find in any other single place! A Must Read for the beginning “cruise person”!
While cruising can be done year round, this time of year and the fact so many cruises are done to get into warm weather, or take advantage of holiday shopping, makes this [...]


Dec 14, 2009

Cruise Ship Vacations – 10 Secrets Experienced Cruisers Know That Will Make Your Cruise Better

Dec 14, 2009 | By cooltravelzone | Category: Cruise Tips

By Vincent Czepiel
Cruise ship vacations are a great way to travel, relax and visit exotic lands. Every cruise I take I learn something new that makes my next trip more enjoyable. Here are 10 secrets that will make all your cruise ship vacations memorable.

Most cruise lines offer special discounts
for past guests, police officers and firefighters, [...]


Dec 14, 2009

Singles Cruises – Expect to Have Fun, But Do Not Expect to Find True Love

Dec 14, 2009 | By cooltravelzone | Category: Cruise Tips

By Anne Clarke
If you are going on a singles cruise with the sole purpose of finding true love – well, you might want to save your money and stay at home. If, on the other hand, you want to go on a singles cruise to meet other people and to have fun (with no great [...]


Nov 29, 2009

Differences in Cruise Ship Cabin Options

Nov 29, 2009 | By cooltravelzone | Category: Cruise Tips

By Ryan R Anderson
A cruise is an extremely popular vacation choice, and for good reason. Whether you want to spend hours lounging on a sun-drenched deck with a book, or hop from port to port, soaking up rich foreign cultures, a cruise can deliver. Cruises offer relaxation, adventure and luxury.
But before you book your next [...]


Nov 29, 2009

So You Want to Take a Cruise – Step #1 – Set a Budget

Nov 29, 2009 | By cooltravelzone | Category: Cruise Tips

By Edward M Sayers
So you want to plan your first cruise, well you’ve come to the right place. Cruises today can range from just a couple hundred dollars to well over $10,000 and beyond so it can be the trip of a lifetime. While there are many who are able to take numerous cruises, most [...]


Nov 29, 2009

Get Out There And Have A Blast On Your First Cruise!

Nov 29, 2009 | By cooltravelzone | Category: Cruise Tips

By Christy Tuller
I know from experience that going on a cruise for the first time can be a little nerve racking. There are so many questions running through your mind. Where should we go? What cruise line should we take? Is there anything for the kids to do on a cruise? What should we pack? [...]


Nov 29, 2009

Choosing the Right Room on Cruise Ships

Nov 29, 2009 | By cooltravelzone | Category: Cruise Tips

By Johnathan H. Bakers
Your first cruise is a trip that you will never forget and it may be a little overwhelming, too, because you do not know what to expect. Going on a cruise gives you and your family time to spend quality time together, without stress, but it is important that you take your [...]


Nov 24, 2009

Why Choose a Vacation Cruise?

Nov 24, 2009 | By cooltravelzone | Category: Cruise Tips

By Larry Buhrandt
The vacation cruise is becoming the most popular vacation a person can take!! Because cruising is one of the fastest growing areas of the travel industry available today!!
The 3 Types Of Cruise Lines
What gives a cruise vacation such worldwide appeal? It is the way they are designed to satisfy the wants and needs [...]


Nov 22, 2009

How to Choose a Cruise Ship

Nov 22, 2009 | By cooltravelzone | Category: Cruise Tips

By David Sutikno
After the destination is chosen, one of the most important decisions to be made is how to choose a cruise ship. With almost 200 ships in more than 20 major cruise lines that may seem like a daunting task at first, but you’ll find it easier than expected to narrow down the field.
Make [...]


Nov 19, 2009

First Time Cruise Tips – 5 Outstanding Tips For a First Time Cruiser

Nov 19, 2009 | By cooltravelzone | Category: Cruise Tips

By David Erskine
Here are 5 outstanding first time cruise tips that will make your cruise vacation more affordable and full of satisfaction.
Book Early Or Late
This is a win-win situation for cruisers because you basically get all the best deals by booking in very early or at the last minute. You will get early-bird savings of [...]


Nov 19, 2009

Cruise Ship Advice – 8 Super Tips For an Awesome Cruise Ship Experience

Nov 19, 2009 | By cooltravelzone | Category: Cruise Tips

By David Erskine
Looking to get some cruise ship advice before you go on your cruise? It’s always very exciting to go on a cruise vacation and you want to prepare as much as possible so that you can get the most out of your trip.
To ensure the best experience ever, these tips can help make [...]


Nov 19, 2009

Cruise Ship Tipping – Proper Tipping on a Cruise

Nov 19, 2009 | By cooltravelzone | Category: Cruise Tips

By David Erskine
How do you figure out cruise ship tipping and what is the proper tipping on a cruise? Gratuities on a cruise can be confusing for first-time cruisers because of the different tipping guidelines from one cruise ship to the next. There are no really hard rules to follow when it comes to tipping. [...]


Oct 8, 2009

11 Tips For the First Time Cruiser

Oct 8, 2009 | By cooltravelzone | Category: Cruise Tips, Featured

By Steven Kirby
A cruise vacation can be an extremely expensive vacation but if you follow these tips you could save money and make your vacation even more special.

Board the ship way before you set sail.
Although everybody knows that you have to be on the ship 30 minutes before sailing not everybody knows that you [...]


Oct 8, 2009

Budget Cruise Tips

Oct 8, 2009 | By cooltravelzone | Category: Cruise Tips, Featured

By Arieta Sidoti
Cruising is growing around the world and the current economic climate provides one of the best opportunities ever to find a budget cruise. Cruise lines are identifying gaps in the market and making changes to attract more people to the cruise holiday experience. Cruise ships are being designed to provide more inclusive entertainment [...]


Oct 8, 2009

Cruise Vacations Information

Oct 8, 2009 | By cooltravelzone | Category: Cruise Tips

By Kim Chi
Cruise vacations are a great way to get away for a long duration of time without breaking your budget. Here is some information about typical questions people ask when pondering the idea of going on a cruise.
Are Cruise Vacations Expensive?
If you compare cruising to a land vacation, being on the boat always is [...]


May 17, 2008

Finding the Right Cruise for You

May 17, 2008 | By cooltravelzone | Category: Cruise Tips

By Carson Danfield
The most popular cruise destinations now are the Mediterranean, the Caribbean and Alaska. Here is how to choose the perfect region for your next cruise…
THE MEDITERRANEAN
    Most cruises focus on one of two regions:

Western Mediterranean,
including the west coast of Italy, the French Riviera, southern Spain and Portugal and perhaps Tunisia or Gibraltar.
Eastern Mediterranean.
This [...]